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ZIH to CUZ: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Cuzco (Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport)
2,946 mi
4,741 km · 2,560 nm
6h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,946 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 15m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- CUZ — Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport · Cuzco, Peru
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near CUZ
- ANS · Andahuaylas Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from CUZ?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Cuzco (CUZ) is 2,946 miles (4,741 km, 2,560 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to CUZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Zihuatanejo and Cuzco?
Cuzco is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to CUZ?
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